Heading 5511: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale
Every line of heading 5511 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale
Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →
Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5511.10.00 | Of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of such fibers | 7.5% |
| 5511.10.00.30 | Acrylic or modacrylic (200) | |
| 5511.10.00.60 | Other (200) | |
| 5511.20.00.00 | Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200) | 7.5% |
| 5511.30.00.00 | Of artificial staple fibers (200) | 7.5% |
Exporting this product from the U.S.?
Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 5511 has 3 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 5511.10.0000YARN (OTHER THAN SEWING THREAD) OF MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBERS PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE OF SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS GE 85% WEIGHT OF SUCH FIBERS
- 5511.20.0000YARN (NOT SEWING THREAD) OF MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBERS PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE OF SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS <85% BY WEIGHT OF SUCH FIBERS
- 5511.30.0000YARN (NOT SEWING THREAD) OF MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBERS PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE OF ARTIFICIAL STAPLE FIBERS
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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